Why, I don't believe there was a head of cattle among the whole herd that had not been born, and bred, on this side of the border.

It is we who have been fetching back stolen goods." By this time, he and his men had entered the house, and those who had gone through the fray scatheless were, assisted by the women, removing the armour from their wounded comrades.

Those who had been forced to relinquish their spears were first attended to.
There was no thought of sending for a leech.

Every man and woman within fifty miles of the border was accustomed to the treatment of wounds, and in every hold was a store of bandages, styptics, and unguents ready for instant use.

Most of the men were very sorely wounded; and had they been of less hardy frame, and less inured to hardships, could not have supported the long ride.